Maldives, Singapore Authorities Exchange Expertise on Combating Scams
The Maldives Police Service, in collaboration with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the Singapore Police Force, held a meeting to exchange information and expertise on combating financial and cyber scams.
The meeting took place on 20 May 2026 at the Maldives Monetary Authority and brought together senior representatives from law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, regulatory authorities, and the Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the Police, the session was held alongside the concluding meetings of the international anti-scam operation, Operation Frontier 3 Plus.
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The initiative marks the first major multi-agency effort in the Maldives focused on preventing scams, reducing financial losses, and recovering stolen funds. Maldives Police Service stated that the programme reflects the importance of a coordinated response to increasingly sophisticated financial crimes.
More than 35 senior officials from government institutions and private sector organisations participated in the programme, highlighting the national priority being placed on tackling scam-related offences.
Experts from Singapore’s Anti-Scam Command, internationally recognised for its work in scam prevention and victim protection, led the session. The delegation shared its experience in disrupting major scam networks and reducing the financial impact of fraudulent activities.
Discussions focused on legal frameworks that enable rapid intervention and the freezing of suspicious funds, as well as systems used by financial institutions to monitor and report transactions in real time. Participants also explored information-sharing mechanisms between investigative agencies, regulators, telecommunications providers, and digital platforms.
Speaking during the programme, Head of the Anti-Scam Centre, Inspector of Police Adam Naveed, emphasised the importance of collaboration in addressing modern scam threats.
“To achieve results against scams, everyone must work together swiftly. Bringing banks, telecommunications service providers, regulatory bodies, and justice sector stakeholders to one table with Singaporean experts is a significant step forward in strengthening national-level efforts against financial scams,” he said.
The Police stated that scams continue to evolve across digital platforms, prompting increased efforts to strengthen partnerships with international counterparts. Stated by Maldives Police Service, these efforts aim to protect citizens, businesses, and the national financial system from emerging scam-related threats.
